Cochin chickens are a rare breed of chicken that are very big and have fluffy feathers and come in a variety of colours from black, blue, buff, partridge and white. Cochins make great pets. They are docile, lay a reasonable number of eggs can produce good sized carcass. Hens make good broodies. Due to their feathered feet, they do need mud-free housing. They can also be quite expensive to rear as they need large amounts of food and time to grow to their large size.